The answers to the clues below will have something in common.

1. Period of undivided attention, as with a child
2. Skill useful in an emergency
3. Basis for modern physics
4. 3:45 relative to 4:00
5. Given to angry outbursts 

Answers:

1. Quality time
2. Quick thinking
3. Quantum Theory
4. Quarter to
5. Quick-tempered

Credit: NY Times Crossword
November 9, 2015
Pawel Fludzinski
CUTIES (#1-4)